Falcons hold off Raiders to stay alive in NFC South
It is a good thing for Falcons fans that the defense and special teams came to play because the offense was mostly nonexistent on Monday night. The Raiders need major help at QB Las Vegas has a lot of areas that need improvement. None may need improvement more than the
The Kyle Shananan to the Bears trade idea has gone mainstream
Two weeks ago, Devin McCourty and I did a PFT Live draft of the best candidates to coach the Bears. In the midst of doing (limited) prep, it occurred to me to suggest that the Bears target a coach currently serving as the head coach of another team. And it
Minor NFL Transactions: 12/16/24
Today’s minor moves: Arizona Cardinals Atlanta Falcons Chicago Bears Detroit Lions Tennessee Titans Anthony Pittman is back in Detroit after the Lions snagged the linebacker off the Jaguars’ practice squad. Pittman was once a special teams mainstay for the Lions, appearing in every game for the organization between 2021 and
Monday Night Football: Vikings lead Bears 13-0 at halftime
The Vikings lead the Bears 13-0 at halftime and will get the ball to start the second half. Minnesota outgained Chicago 180 to 106, with Sam Darnold going 15-of-24 for 145 yards with a touchdown and an interception. The Vikings scored on three of four possessions, with Darnold throwing a
NFL insider gives grim outlook for Raiders’ Antonio Pierce
It appears Antonio Pierce’s time as the head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders could be coming to an end. It doesn’t help when star edge-rusher Maxx Crosby is already out for the season because of an ankle injury. Then there is uncertainty if Aidan O’Connell can go Monday night
Aaron Jones’ touchdown increases Vikings lead to 20-3
That just might do it. The Bears had a chance to cut the Vikings’ lead to 13-7 on D’Andre Swift’s 1-yard touchdown run midway through the third quarter. But offensive lineman Doug Kramer, playing fullback, failed to report as eligible, wiping out the touchdown. Swift got the Bears back to
Cowboys Waiting Until After Season To Determine Mike McCarthy’s Fate
Considering Mike McCarthy‘s lame-duck status and underwhelming 2024 output, there have been plenty who have questioned the head coach’s future in Dallas beyond the 2024 campaign. While speculation continues to swirl, it sounds like there’s still a chance McCarthy could be back with the organization in 2025. Per Josina Anderson,
Monday Night Football: Falcons lead Raiders 9-3 at halftime
The Falcons defense held the Raiders to 80 yards and a field goal, forced a turnover, had two sacks and recorded a safety. It helped Atlanta to a 9-3 lead over Las Vegas at halftime. The game’s only touchdown came on Kirk Cousins’ 30-yard throw to Drake London, the first
Watch: Justin Jefferson TD gives Vikings big ‘MNF’ lead
Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson is heating up at the right time. Minnesota’s All-Pro wideout scored his eighth touchdown of the season and third in his last two games in the first quarter of a divisional Monday night showdown against the Bears. Quarterback Sam Darnold threw his NFL-high 15th touchdown
Kirk Cousins throws first TD since Week 9 to give Falcons 7-0 lead
Kirk Cousins had no touchdowns and eight interceptions in the past four games. But in the first quarter of Monday Night Football, the Falcons quarterback threw his first touchdown pass since Week 9. Drake London got wide open on a double move, catching a 30-yard touchdown pass from Cousins. The
NFL Practice Squad Updates: 12/16/24
December 16th, 2024 at 7:30pm CST by Ben Levine Today’s practice squad moves: Miami Dolphins The Dolphins used up their three practice squad elevations on Zach Triner, so the team will now turn to a new face to keep the seat warm. Jake McQuaide brings 194 games of experience to
What is Patriots HC Jerod Mayo’s job status following latest debacle?
Jerod Mayo added another loss to his resume Sunday, leading to renewed talks of his job status heading into the offseason. Before Sunday’s ugly outing vs. the Cardinals, Dianna Russini of The Athletic deemed Mayo safe, noting that Robert Kraft has privately committed to the head coach beyond the 2024
Sacramento State president says Mike Vick expressed interest, received interview
Mike Vick is a candidate for the Sacramento State head-coaching job. Unless he isn’t. Unless he is. It’s all unclear at this point. What is clear is that it’s in the mutual interests of Vick and the school to publicize the flirtation. Even if it will never be anything more
Latest On Patriots HC Jerod Mayo’s Job Status
Jerod Mayo added another loss to his resume yesterday, leading to renewed talks of his job status heading into the offseason. Before yesterday’s ugly outing vs. the Cardinals, Dianna Russini of The Athletic deemed Mayo safe, noting that Robert Kraft has privately committed to the head coach beyond the 2024
Further testing of Geno Smith’s knee delivers “a lot of positive, optimistic signs”
Geno Smith underwent imaging on his injured knee Monday, and it appears the Seahawks quarterback escaped serious injury. The MRI showed no structural damage and no fractures. “We’re fortunate. A lot of positive, optimistic signs coming out of the tests,” head coach Mike Macdonald said Monday, via Brady Henderson of
Why Chiefs should shut Patrick Mahomes down
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes should have played his last snap in the regular season. With the two-time MVP “week-to-week” after suffering a high-ankle sprain against Cleveland in Week 15’s 21-7 win, Kansas City shouldn’t risk making a bad situation worse. If it wants to hoist a third consecutive Lombardi Trophy
Bill Belichick declines to discuss buyout, but says he’s not leaving UNC
North Carolina coach Bill Belichick has said of his new job, “I didn’t come here to leave.” His contract, however, makes it very easy to leave. After June 1, 2025, the buyout plummets from $10 million to $1 million. As noted on Sunday, that term wasn’t randomly generated. It was
Trevon Diggs Could Miss Start Of 2025 Training Camp
Trevon Diggs‘ impending surgery won’t only knock the Cowboys cornerback out for the remainder of the 2024 campaign. During an appearance on 1053 The Fan, Cowboys EVP Stephen Jones admitted that Diggs likely wouldn’t be available for at least the start of training camp. Jones also confirmed that Diggs was
49ers empty De’Vondre Campbell’s locker, remove his name plate
The 49ers are done with linebacker De’Vondre Campbell. Yes, they’ve imposed a three-game suspension after he refused to play on Thursday night. But that’s an obvious (and hardly unjustified) effort to save some money and to keep him from playing for another team, which might be what he wants. Regardless,
Cowboys attempt to clarify trade stance on LB Micah Parsons
On Monday, Dallas Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones backpedaled on a comment suggesting they’re considering trading linebacker Micah Parsons in 2025. “We see Micah as a Cowboy for long term,” Jones told KRLD-FM in Dallas. “We’ve said all along our goal was to sign all three [quarterback Dak Prescott,
Sacramento State source shoots down report of Mike Vick as a coaching candidate
With Deion Sanders thriving as a college football coach, other former football players seem to be interested in that model. Those who cover football need to be wary that they’re sometimes being used as pawns in the effort to get the former football player a job. It happened last month,
Jets Interview Thomas Dimitroff For GM
Thomas Dimitroff is back on the NFL’s GM radar. After not interviewing for a job during the past three hiring periods, the former Falcons front office boss is in the mix for the Jets’ now-available position. The Jets announced Monday they interviewed Dimitroff for the job. This marks the team’s
Florida State QB DJ Uiagalelei declares for 2025 NFL draft
Florida State quarterback DJ Uiagalelei has declared for the 2025 NFL draft. Uiagalelei has played five college seasons, spending time at Clemson and Oregon State before landing with the Seminoles. He announced his decision on social media. “To my coaches, thank you for believing in me, challenging me, and investing
Chiefs waive former first-round selection
With Isiah Pacheco back, the Chiefs have stuck with Kareem Hunt as a key player on offense. Hunt’s Chiefs reunion continued a season of inactivity for Clyde Edwards-Helaire. The former first-round pick is now off the team’s roster entirely. The Chiefs cut Edwards-Helaire on Monday, the fifth-year running back announced.
Bears elevate RB Darrynton Evans
The Bears have a couple of injured running backs on the active roster, so they pulled one up from the practice squad to round out the group for Monday night’s game against the Vikings. Darrynton Evans has been called up on a temporary basis. He will revert back to the
Chiefs Waive RB Clyde Edwards-Helaire
December 16th, 2024 at 3:48pm CST by Sam Robinson With Isiah Pacheco back, the Chiefs have stuck with Kareem Hunt as a key player on offense. Hunt’s return continued a season of inactivity for Clyde Edwards-Helaire. The former first-round pick is now off the team’s roster entirely. The Chiefs cut
Xavier Legette week-to-week with groin injury
Panthers receiver Xavier Legette is dealing with a groin injury and may or may not be available for the club’s Week 16 game against the Cardinals. Head coach Dave Canales told reporters on Monday that Legette is currently week-to-week. “We’re still doing all the work-up on that for him right
Hurts silences doubters, cements Eagles as Super Bowl contenders
All eyes were on Jalen Hurts on Sunday after a week filled with locker-room drama and questions about the Philadelphia Eagles’ passing game, and he promptly silenced his doubters with a brilliant performance. Hurts completed 25 of his 32 pass attempts for 290 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions in
Diontae Johnson, De’Vondre Campbell’s Top NFL Landing Spots for 2025 | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
Michael Owens/Getty Images Johnson will be a free agent this offseason, giving him free rein to find a new team after a failed half-season with the Ravens. Though the 2024 season didn’t show it, the 28-year-old is capable of putting up solid numbers. Last season, he hauled in 51 receptions
Diontae Johnson Will Not Rejoin Ravens This Week
As the Ravens prepare for their Steelers rematch, Diontae Johnson will not take part in a revenge game. Although Johnson played against the Steelers as a Raven previously, he has made next to no impact with his current team. The shifty wide receiver remains without a role in Baltimore. The
Dan Campbell confirms David Montgomey will have season-ending knee surgery
Running back David Montgomery’s first season with the Lions is over. Word on Monday was that Montgomery has an MCL injury that might keep him out for the rest of the campaign and Lions head coach Dan Campbell confirmed that Montgomery is done for the year at his press conference.
The ‘NFL players with multiple MVPs’ quiz
The NFL MVP race is turning into a two horse race between Buffalo’s Josh Allen and Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson. Allen led the Bills to a shootout win over the Detroit Lions, throwing for 362 yards and accounting for four total touchdowns. But Jackson wouldn’t be outdone, throwing for five touchdowns
Ravens, Diontae Johnson agree to excuse him from Week 16 team activities
After serving a one-game suspension, Diontae Johnson will not be back with the Ravens for Saturday’s game against the Steelers. Johnson and the team have mutually agreed that he is excused from team activities this week. Baltimore initially suspended Johnson after he refused to enter the Week 13 loss to
Raiders Expected To Start Desmond Ridder In Week 15
Aidan O’Connell suffered a knee injury in Week 14 which was originally feared to end his season. The second-year Raiders quarterback is actually facing a much less serious timeline, but he is still not expected to play tonight. As O’Connell rehabs his bone bruise, Vegas is set to turn elsewhere under
Cowboys hope Trevon Diggs is ready for the start of the 2025 season
Cowboys executive vice president Stephen Jones confirmed that cornerback Trevon Diggs will miss the rest of the 2024 season because of a knee injury and his recovery timeline is going to be an extended one. Diggs has been dealing with knee issues for some time and Jones said on 105.3
Patriots’ Jerod Mayo reacts to viral Robert Kraft, Jonathan Kraft clip
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and team president Jonathan Kraft went viral during the first half of the club’s 30-17 loss at the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday when they appeared unable to hide their displeasure with the team’s offense. While speaking with reporters on Monday, first-year Patriots head coach Jerod Mayo was asked
Brian Daboll: Tim Boyle made the most of his opportunity, no call on Week 16 QB yet
The Giants don’t know who they are going to start at quarterback against the Falcons in Week 16. With Drew Lock sidelined by heel and left elbow injuries, Tommy DeVito started against the Ravens on Sunday but was knocked out of the game before halftime with a head injury. Tim
Patrick Mahomes Dealing With Ankle Sprain
Patrick Mahomes exited the Chiefs’ Week 15 win an ankle injury, and his status will be a key storyline for the team over the coming days. The worst-case scenario appears to have been avoided, but further testing will take place on Monday. “Patrick, his right ankle has been hurt. It’s
NFL sees fan backlash after showing commercials during Sunday’s RedZone broadcast
NFL RedZone host Scott Hanson likes to welcome fans to each Sunday’s broadcast by telling them they’re getting “seven hours of commercial-free football.” Yesterday, that wasn’t true. The NFL showed four short commercials during Sunday’s RedZone broadcast, with viewers seeing a split screen of a commercial and a game, and
Cooper Rush discusses if Cowboys are playing for Mike McCarthy’s job
Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy remains in the final season of his contract as backup quarterback Cooper Rush, playing in place of the injured Dak Prescott, has helped the club go from 3-7 to 6-8. Following Dallas’ 30-14 win at the lowly Carolina Panthers (3-11) on Sunday, NFL insider Albert Breer of Sports
Report: Tests confirm Patrick Mahomes is week-to-week with a mild high-ankle sprain
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes said on Sunday that he’d know more about his right ankle injury after having tests on Monday and those tests reportedly backed up the initial read on the severity of the issue. That read was that Mahomes suffered a high-ankle sprain during the 21-7 win over
Lions’ David Montgomery Suffers MCL Injury
The notable losses suffered on defense are not the only blows the Lions were dealt yesterday. Running back David Montgomery is dealing with an MCL injury and is out indefinitely, ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports. Schefter adds Montgomery is set to undergo further testing on the injury; he will also seek out
CeeDee Lamb remains a bright spot for the Cowboys
The Cowboys have had a disappointing season. Receiver CeeDee Lamb has not been disappointing. Despite missing most of training camp and the preseason due to an entirely avoidable (from the team’s perspective) contract holdout, Lamb has had another highly productive year. In 14 games, he has 94 catches for 1,089
Lions lose two key defenders for extended period
McNeill suffered an ACL tear, as first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Davis, meanwhile, is dealing with a fractured jaw. As a result, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports he will be out for the next six weeks. Both players exited Sunday’s game with their respective injuries, and head coach
QB Drew Allar will return to Penn State for senior season in 2025
You can scratch one quarterback off the list as a potential 2025 draft pick. Drew Allar announced on Monday that he will return to Penn State next season for his senior year. Allar, who turns 21 in March, could have declared for the draft as he’s coming to the end
Lions’ Alim McNeill Suffers Torn ACL; Carlton Davis Facing Multi-Week Absence
The Lions were dealt several more blows on defense during their loss on Sunday. Defensive tackle Alim McNeill will not play again in 2024, while a postseason run will be needed for cornerback Carlton Davis to return to action. [RELATED: Lions Remain Hopeful For Super Bowl Aidan Hutchinson Return] McNeill suffered an
Alim McNeill out for season with torn ACL, Carlton Davis suffers fractured jaw
The hits keep coming for Detroit’s defense, which will now be down two more players as the club enters the postseason. Per Ian Rapoport of NFL Media, defensive lineman Alim McNeill suffered a torn ACL during Sunday’s loss to Buffalo, which will end his season. And cornerback Carlton Davis suffered
Jalen Hurts, A.J. Brown put controversy to bed after win over Steelers
A week that began with fears related to potential issues between quarterback Jalen Hurts and wide receiver A.J. Brown sinking the Philadelphia Eagles’ promising season ended with the two connecting on eight passes for 110 yards and a touchdown as the Eagles improved to 12-2 via Sunday’s 27-13 win over
Dolphins: Grant DuBose has movement in all extremities, remains under medical care
The Dolphins shared on update on wide receiver Grant DuBose’s condition on Monday morning. DuBose was taken to a Houston hospital after being injured in Sunday’s 20-12 loss to the Texans and Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel said there had been some “positive feedback” about the wideout’s condition after the
Marcus Freeman Agrees To Notre Dame Extension
Marcus Freeman‘s name has been mentioned in advance of the 2025 NFL coaching cycle, but he has a new deal in place to keep him at the college level. Freeman has agreed to an extension with Notre Dame, ESPN’s Heather Dinich reports. Freeman’s deal is believed to be a four-year